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DevakanyaHindu Male Sanskrit name meaning

Goddess of gods

Pronunciation: /dɛvəˈkɑːnjə/

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Name
Devakanya
Meaning
Goddess of gods
Origin
Sanskrit
Religion
Hindu
Language
Hindi, Sanskrit, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/dɛvəˈkɑːnjə/
Lucky Number
6
6
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Sanskrit
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Devakanya mean?

Devakanya is a male name from Sanskrit origin meaning "Goddess of gods". It is used in Hindu naming contexts and appears in Sanskrit, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi, Bengali. Pronunciation: /dɛvəˈkɑːnjə/. Lucky number: 6. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Source Language

Meaning in Sanskrit

Sanskrit is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

Devakanya

Goddess of Women

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/dɛvəˈkɑːnjə/

IPA

/d̪eːvəkɑːɲə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Sanskrit

Language Usage

SanskritHindiTamilTeluguMarathiBengali

Religion

Hindu Name Context

Devakanya is listed as a hindu male name with Sanskrit origin. Its meaning is Goddess of gods. Category: Hindu.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

6

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

BlueSilver

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Expressive, creative, and artistic.

Personality

Personality Traits

CompassionateWiseV = VirtuousT = Thoughtful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Symbolizes divine protection and nurturing energy.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name "Devakanya" holds strong cultural significance in Hinduism, as it is a combination of two Sanskrit words - 'Deva' and 'Kanya'. 'Deva' refers to a god or a deity, while 'Kanya' translates to 'virgin' or 'maiden'. The name is thus an honorific title given to a divine female entity, symbolizing purity, innocence, and divine blessing.
The name "Devakanya" holds spiritual significance as it is a representation of the divine feminine energy or Shakti within Hinduism. The name evokes the feeling of being blessed by the divine mother, radiating pure love and nurturing energy.

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Devakanya is a name mentioned in the Mahabharata, the great Indian epic. The name Devakanya carried significant spiritual weight in that era.

Ancient India

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Devakanya (Notable Hindu figure)Devakanya (Contemporary Indian personality)

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🕉️Sanskrit

Devakanya

Goddess of Women

🇮🇳Hindi

देवकान्या

देवकान्या

🇮🇳Tamil

தேவகான்யா

தேவகான்யா

🇮🇳Telugu

దేవకాణ్య

దేవకాణ్య

🇮🇳Marathi

Devakanya

हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Goddess of gods

🇧🇩Bengali

Devakanya

হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Goddess of gods

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